Defensive Player of the Year: Marcin Gortat

When Steve Nash was traded, it was expected that Marcin Gortat would see a dip on the offensive end.

However, Gortat has seen his rebounding numbers dip over the past couple weeks, as subpar performances have hurt him.

That being said, he is still the team's best individual defender and a solid rim protector for the Phoenix Suns.

Gortat's 1.9 blocks per game are good enough for 11th in the NBA and are crucial for a team that is toward the bottom in the league of opponents points, field-goal percentage and three-point percentage.

It's fair to say his solid numbers will improve as soon as Gortat's minutes start consistently going back up to the 32-34 range.